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What Causes Tight Feeling Between Pelvic Area And Knees?
Question: I HAVE HAD A TIGHTENING BETWEEN MY KNEES AND TOP OF LEGS FOR APPROXIMATELY 1 YR. WHEN I
GET UP IN THE MORNING THEY ARE OK FOR 2 TO 3 HRS. WHEN I WALK SHORT DISTANCES THEY CRAMP
UP AND I HAVE TO SIT, I HAVE HAD PHYSIO THERAPY, BLOOD TESTS URINE TEST AND DOPPLER ON MY
LEGS, NOTHING SHOWS UP. I WAS PRESCRIBED TYLENOL 3 BUT TWO OF THEM ONLY LAST ABOUT TWO
HOURS. SITTING OR LAYING DOWN STOPS THIS FOR A WHILE. ANY ADVICE?
GET UP IN THE MORNING THEY ARE OK FOR 2 TO 3 HRS. WHEN I WALK SHORT DISTANCES THEY CRAMP
UP AND I HAVE TO SIT, I HAVE HAD PHYSIO THERAPY, BLOOD TESTS URINE TEST AND DOPPLER ON MY
LEGS, NOTHING SHOWS UP. I WAS PRESCRIBED TYLENOL 3 BUT TWO OF THEM ONLY LAST ABOUT TWO
HOURS. SITTING OR LAYING DOWN STOPS THIS FOR A WHILE. ANY ADVICE?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
I really appreciate your concern
Looking at your description this is known as intermittent claudication in doctors term.
I would like further information to help you better
Is there any swelling or tenderness (pain on touch) present
since how long you have this problem
is it with both the legs or one leg
do you smoke
How many time it happens in a day( does it happen every time you attempt to walk or just once in the morning)
Please revert back to me with these details I will definitely help you in best possible way.
Best wishes
Please provide more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I really appreciate your concern
Looking at your description this is known as intermittent claudication in doctors term.
I would like further information to help you better
Is there any swelling or tenderness (pain on touch) present
since how long you have this problem
is it with both the legs or one leg
do you smoke
How many time it happens in a day( does it happen every time you attempt to walk or just once in the morning)
Please revert back to me with these details I will definitely help you in best possible way.
Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
ANSWER TO YOUR QUESTIONS; NO SWELLING OR TENDERNESS. PROBLEM STARTED APPROX 1 YR AGO, LET UP AFTER PHYSIO, REAPPEARED APPROX
4 MTHS AGO. BOTH LEGS BETWEEN KNEES AND PELVIC AREA. IT HAPPENS
EVERY TIME I WALK , MILDLY AT FIRST PROGRESSING QUICKLY TO PAINFUL,
HAVE TO SIT OR LAY DOWN.
4 MTHS AGO. BOTH LEGS BETWEEN KNEES AND PELVIC AREA. IT HAPPENS
EVERY TIME I WALK , MILDLY AT FIRST PROGRESSING QUICKLY TO PAINFUL,
HAVE TO SIT OR LAY DOWN.
Brief Answer:
Please consider these details
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your reply
Looking at your description this can be caused by muscle weakness, musculoskeletal disease, autoimmune disorder or poor blood circulation to the muscles.
Since I can't physically examine you to get more clues so I would advise you to consult a physician or neurologist for detailed clinical examination and investigations to rule out myopathy or other r autoimmune disease
Avoid smoking and drinking
you should take calcium and multivitamin supplements until you visit a doctor
Best wishes
Please consider these details
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for your reply
Looking at your description this can be caused by muscle weakness, musculoskeletal disease, autoimmune disorder or poor blood circulation to the muscles.
Since I can't physically examine you to get more clues so I would advise you to consult a physician or neurologist for detailed clinical examination and investigations to rule out myopathy or other r autoimmune disease
Avoid smoking and drinking
you should take calcium and multivitamin supplements until you visit a doctor
Best wishes
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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